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SUMMARY:ChatGPT for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:ChatGPT for Small Businesses\n \nThursday\, August 27\, 2026\n9:00 – 12:30 pm\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Dr. Martin Luther King Library\n150 E San Fernando Street\, San Jose\, CA 95112\n**Free parking with validation is available at the Fourth Street Garage (44 S 4th St. San Jose\, CA 95112)** \nA workshop for small businesses that want to learn real AI skills\, access live support\, and use AI tools right away.\nRunning a small business means juggling marketing\, customer communication\, operations\, hiring\, and planning—often all in the same day. This workshop is designed to help you use ChatGPT in practical ways that immediately support your business.\nJoin OpenAI Academy and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center for a hands-on session designed for small business owners\, operators\, founders\, and team leads. We’ll cover the fundamentals of using ChatGPT\, explore ways to incorporate AI into everyday business tasks\, and help you build an AI-powered solution tailored to your work. \nREGISTER
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LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Library – 3rd Floor\, 150 E San Fernando St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112
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SUMMARY:An Evening at StirBar Lab
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, Mingle & Make: An Evening at StirBar Lab\n\nThursday\, August 27 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM\nLocation: StirBar Lab\, 319 N Bernardo Ave.\, Mountain View\, CA \nJoin NAWBO Silicon Valley for an evening unlike any other — where connection meets chemistry\, literally. We’re heading to StirBar Lab\, an interactive cosmetic chemistry laboratory where science meets creativity. Founded by a PhD chemist\, StirBar Lab invites you into a world where skincare and beauty aren’t just purchased — they’re understood\, created\, and personalized. \nWhat’s in store: \n\nA guided lab tour — see how personalized skincare and cosmetics come to life\nBotanical distillation samples — rose or lavender and experience the art of extraction firsthand\nNibbles & networking — thoughtfully paired appetizers to enjoy as you mingle\nIndoor and outdoor space — room to explore\, connect\, and relax throughout the evening\nMeaningful networking — the connections our members count on\, in a setting unlike your typical mixer\n\nA special offer\, just for us: NAWBO SV members will receive an exclusive discount on a future StirBar Lab workshop\, reason enough to bring a colleague and stay a while. \nCome curious. Leave inspired and maybe with a new favorite scent.\nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/an-evening-at-stirbar-lab/
LOCATION:Stirbar Lab\, 319 N Bernardo Ave.\, Mountain View\, CS
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Financing: Learn How to Finance Your Business in Today’s Shifting Economy 2026\n \nThursday\, September 3rd\, 2026\n3:00 – 5:00 pm\nFee: No Fee \nThis is a virtual event. \nJoin us for an exclusive live-virtual event that could be life-changing for your business and your financial future.\nCome with your questions and be part of an exclusive event that could make a real difference for your business and financial future. \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nWar with Iran: Understanding the repercussions on your business\nWhere are interest rates headed? Should you seek a loan now or wait\nWhere is the Dollar headed?  Understand how a strengthening or weakening U.S. dollar affects financing\, imports\, and expansion plans.\nBank Credit getting easier or getting tighter: What does the current trend tell us.\nIs inflation slowing down or increasing? Insights on how it affects your business.\nFinancing Tools for Growth:\nAccounts Receivable Financing\nPurchase Order Finance\nContract Finance\nSBA Loans and Updates\nCDFI Financing\nCreative Financing Strategies to secure working capital when traditional banks say no.\nMCAs the loans to stay away from\n\nYour Learning Outcome: \n\nLearn how to navigate today’s complex financing environment.\nUnderstand where the economy is heading — and how to stay profitable.\nDiscover funding options other than traditional lenders.\nGet your financing questions answered by a real expert.\nNetwork with fellow entrepreneurs and finance professionals.\nLeave ready to seize new opportunities and expand your business with confidence.\n\nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your business in 2026 and beyond. \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:All About NAWBO
DESCRIPTION:All About NAWBO\n \nFriday\, September 4th\, 2026 | 9:00 am\n\nThis is a free virtual event. \nGet to know the benefits of belonging at NAWBO nationally\, locally and virtually\, including events\, programming and opportunities to increase your company’s visibility and start engaging. Also\, meet HQ’s Membership Team! This is for new members\, those considering joining and even long-time members who just want a refresher! \nLaunch Zoom
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SUMMARY:NetWORK It!
DESCRIPTION:NetWORK It!\n \nSecond Tuesdays at 12 pm PST\nThis is a free virtual event. \nReady to put the work in your network? Join us for this fast-paced\, high-energy virtual networking hour where meaningful connections happen in minutes. Each session features up to four dynamic breakout rounds with three fellow entrepreneurs at a time\, giving you multiple opportunities to exchange ideas\, spark collaborations and expand your reach. We’ll guide the conversation with fresh\, purposeful prompts—no awkward small talk\, we promise! \nRegister
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SUMMARY:Meet the Lender Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Lender Mixer\n \nThursday\, September 17th\, 2026\n5:30 – 7:00 pm\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: WaFd Bank\n4546 El Camino Real\nLos Altos\, CA 94022 \nThe San Mateo Business Development Center invites you to a special networking event focused on accessing resources.\nConnect with local business owners\, financial experts\, and lenders who can help you secure the funding you need to grow your business. \nCo-hosted by WaFd Bank and Working Solutions\, you’ll enjoy refreshments with our business and industry specialists and discuss topics that are key to your financial success. Join us! \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/meet-the-lender-mixer/
LOCATION:WaFd Bank\, 4546 El Camino Real\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022
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SUMMARY:FCEM Congress in Prague
DESCRIPTION:FCEM 73rd World Congress in Prague\n \nEarly bird rates until July 31st!\nOctober 4 – 6 \nLocation: Prague\, Czech Republic \nNAWBO is forming a delegation to attend this international partner event. Delegates have the unique and rewarding experience of being exposed to different entrepreneurial women\, cultures\, governments\, ideas and so much more. If you’re thinking bigger about your business\, join your fellow NAWBO members on this trip! \nRegistration will open shortly. Watch for details here: https://fcem2025.com/. Be sure to email Becky Ragan at bragan@nawbo.org or Lisa Brunet\, lisa.brunet@dlzpgroup.com if you plan to be part of this delegation! \nFind out more
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/fcem-congress-in-prague/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Capital Summit NYC
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Capital Summit NYC\nInvesting for Impact: Connecting Leading Women Entrepreneurs and the Investors Who Fund Them\n \nTuesday\, Oct 6 – Wednesday\, Oct 7\, 2026\nThe Women’s Capital Summit returns to New York City on October 6–7\, 2026—and it is designed to be the place where entrepreneurs and capital providers meet\, align\, and activate capital across every stage of the business lifecycle. \nThis is not just another convening. It is where capital moves. \nOver two high-impact days\, the Summit will bring together a curated group of 150 investors and 150 high-growth women entrepreneurs—creating a powerful\, balanced ecosystem intentionally designed to drive real outcomes. From early-stage funding to growth equity\, debt\, and exit strategies\, the Summit connects founders to the right capital\, at the right time\, with the right partners. \nAt its core\, the Women’s Capital Summit is about building capital pathways—not just conversations. \nEntrepreneurs will engage directly with investors\, financial institutions\, and strategic advisors to refine their capital strategies\, explore diverse funding options\, and unlock new opportunities for scale. Capital providers will gain access to a strong pipeline of vetted\, high-potential companies while contributing to a more dynamic and inclusive investment landscape. \n LOCATION: Wells Fargo Connections\n150 East 42nd Street\, Concourse Level\, New York\, NY 10017 \nCOST: $749 \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/womens-capital-summit-nyc/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 150 East 42nd Street\, Concourse Level\, New York\, NY\, 10017
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